Roman Theatre, Side [Side]
Teatro Romano di Side
theatre building, Turkey
Roman Theatre, Side
Side (modern Eski Antalya, Turkey). Cavea width: 120 m, orchestra width: 29 m; capacity: 13,700/17,200; ca. 175 CE.
Ancient Roman theatre, built in the 2th century on Hellenistic foundations. 16000-17000 seats. During political troubles during the 4th century, a new fortification wall for the city of Side took advantage of the high back wall of the stage building. During the 5th/6th century the theatre was used as an open-air church, the parados sections decorated with floor mosaics and transformed into small chapels.